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Community reports for 04 8588 0797 (0485880797): Impersonation scams, silent calls, and evasive callers requesting personal information.
Mixed Scam and Nuisance Reports for 04 8588 0797
Four contributors have flagged calls from 04 8588 0797 (also written as 0485880797) for a variety of concerning behaviours. Reports range from impersonation scams to silent calls and evasive questioning, suggesting this mobile number may be cycling through different tactics or being used by multiple callers.
The allocation data shows 0485880797 is a mobile number through Pivotel Satellite. One contributor reported an Indian woman claiming to be calling about homeownership, a classic impersonation approach used in property-related scams. Another encountered a Mandarin-speaking caller who was evasive about their identity and asked who the recipient was trying to reach, indicating potential social engineering. Two additional reports describe nuisance activity including a silent call and generic spam.
What Callers from 04 8588 0797 Say and Do
The impersonation report for 04 8588 0797 involved a caller claiming knowledge of the recipient's property, a common tactic to establish false credibility before requesting financial or personal information. The contributor described this as typical scammer behaviour.
A separate call from 0485880797 featured a Mandarin-speaking caller who asked evasive questions without clarifying who they were or why they were calling. When pressed, the caller remained vague, a red flag for social engineering attempts targeting personal or financial details.
One contributor simply received a silent call from 04 8588 0797 and hung up immediately, a pattern often associated with callback scams or number verification by fraudsters.
Report Patterns and Timing
Reports for 04 8588 0797 span several months, with activity recorded in August 2025 and January 2026. The silent call occurred in early August, followed by the evasive Mandarin-speaking caller later that same day. The impersonation scam report arrived in January 2026. This spread suggests the number may be used intermittently or by different parties.
All reported calls to 0485880797 were answered calls, indicating the number is actively dialling and connecting with recipients rather than generating missed calls.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8588 0797
If 04 8588 0797 calls you:
- Do not: Answer questions about your property, financial details, or personal information. Do not confirm your identity, address, or mortgage status.
- Do not: Return the call or engage with evasive callers who won't identify themselves or their organisation.
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller is unclear, evasive, or claims knowledge of your property without verifying through official channels.
- Do: Block the number 0485880797 after the first suspicious call.
- Do: If the caller claims to represent a specific organisation (bank, government agency, property service), hang up and contact that organisation directly using a publicly listed phone number, never one provided by the caller.
How to Report 04 8588 0797
If you receive unwanted calls from 04 8588 0797, report the activity to Australian authorities:
- Report scams and fraud to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- If the call involves impersonation of a government agency, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
- Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to reduce unwanted marketing calls (note: this does not stop scammers)
- Contribute your own experience with 04 8588 0797 on Reverseau to help other Australians identify unknown numbers
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What Our Users Reviewed
Indian woman on the line claiming I'm the homeowner, typical scammer
Hung up right after I picked up
Bloke in Mandarin asking who I was trying to reach, evasive and vague
Spam call
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What is 04 8588 0797 and why am I receiving calls from this number?
04 8588 0797 (0485880797) is a mobile number allocated to Pivotel Satellite. Community reports indicate it has been used for impersonation scams, silent calls, and evasive questioning designed to extract personal information. You may be receiving calls from this number as part of a random or data-breach targeting campaign.
Is 0485880797 a scam number?
One of four reports about 0485880797 was categorised as a scam, specifically impersonation of a homeowner interaction. Other reports flagged evasive behaviour and silent calls. While not every call from 04 8588 0797 may be malicious, the pattern warrants caution and blocking the number.
What should I do if I answer a call from 04 8588 0797 and the caller asks about my property?
Hang up immediately. One contributor reported a caller from 04 8588 0797 claiming to know about their property, a classic impersonation tactic. Do not confirm your address, property details, or mortgage information. If a legitimate organisation needs to contact you, they will have your correct details on file and can verify their identity when you call them back using an official number.
Why did a Mandarin-speaking caller from 0485880797 ask who I was trying to reach?
A Mandarin-speaking caller from 0485880797 contacted one contributor and asked evasive questions without identifying themselves or their purpose. This is a social engineering tactic used to extract information or verify active contact details. Evasive callers are a red flag for scam activity.
What is a silent call and why would 04 8588 0797 do this?
A silent call is when a number dials your phone and hangs up immediately when you answer, as one contributor experienced from 04 8588 0797. This is often used by scammers to verify that a phone number is active and answered by a real person, allowing them to prioritise it for follow-up scam attempts or sell it to other fraudsters.
How can I block 0485880797 and report this number?
Most phones allow you to block numbers directly in your call settings. To formally report 04 8588 0797, contact the ACMA (acma.gov.au) or Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). You can also register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though this primarily targets marketing calls rather than scammers. Contributing your experience on Reverseau helps other Australians stay informed about 0485880797.